Internet – Make Tech Easierhttps://www.maketecheasier.com
Uncomplicating the complicated, making life easierMon, 19 Mar 2018 14:00:20 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/themes/MTE-10/images/mtelogo.svghttp://images.maketecheasier.com/mtelogo-30px-height.svg337ab7How to Alphabetize Your Documents in Google Docshttps://www.maketecheasier.com/alphabetize-documents-google-docs/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/alphabetize-documents-google-docs/#respondSat, 17 Mar 2018 00:25:41 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=249062When things are organized, they are much easier to find which results in you saving some valuable time. Organizing also saves a lot of the stress that comes with not being able to see what you need when you are in a hurry. These days many people have thousands of files on their computer or in a digital storage program. Imagine trying to find one file among thousands. Now imagine if those files are not organized. It’s a cause for major frustration. Learn how you can alphabetize your documents in Google Docs. Related: How to Research and Cite Articles in Google Docs How to Alphabetize... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/alphabetize-documents-google-docs/feed/0How to Send Executable Files by Emailhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/send-executable-files-by-email/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/send-executable-files-by-email/#commentsFri, 16 Mar 2018 05:25:51 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250392You may have realized that you can’t just send executable files by attaching them to your emails. Some old tactics like changing the file extension to .jpg, or throwing the file into a zip folder and sending it, or adding a random and non-existent file extension to the file, won’t work either. What will work? This underused method I’m going to share with you here will work. In summary, you encrypt your executable file into an image file, send it by email, and have it decrypted and extracted by your receiver. Since this method is more intentional, it’s unlikely to be used to hurt you. Just... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/send-executable-files-by-email/feed/13Are Decentralized Apps the Future of the Internet?https://www.maketecheasier.com/are-decentralized-apps-the-future/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/are-decentralized-apps-the-future/#respondThu, 15 Mar 2018 00:25:02 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250407In 2017 about a third of the Internet went down for about five hours due to an Amazon Web Services glitch. Sites like Disney and Nike and apps like Slack, Twitch, and even Nest were slowed down or rendered unusable. Between Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Alibaba, and other companies, it turns out that a lot of the Internet is controlled by just a few players, which makes it somewhat vulnerable to unexpected failures and exploitation. One possible solution to counteract this is to create Web 3.0 by crowdsourcing the Internet. Rather than being stored on single servers, these decentralized applications (“Dapps”) will be stored on... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/are-decentralized-apps-the-future/feed/0How to Block YouTube Video Channelshttps://www.maketecheasier.com/block-youtube-channels/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/block-youtube-channels/#commentsSun, 11 Mar 2018 14:50:11 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=157500YouTube has improved over the years at curating content for us based on our viewing habits. But let’s face it – it’s nowhere near as good at curation as a human being, and part of that is probably intentional to keep you clicking around the Internet’s biggest video database. To block YouTube channels you’ll need to play outside YouTube’s rules and use a nifty third-party app to help you out. Video Blocker for YouTube doesn’t just outright block channels but gives you control over what types of channels appear on your YouTube in the future. Here’s our guide on how to use it as well... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/block-youtube-channels/feed/215 of the Best Online Photo Editors You Can Use for Freehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/best-online-photo-editor-free/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-online-photo-editor-free/#commentsSat, 10 Mar 2018 22:25:35 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250751Adobe Photoshop is the obvious go-to when it comes to photo-editing software, but there are plenty of people who might not want to a) fork out all that money and b) download bulky software that uses a lot of hard drive space and memory. The good news is that there are plenty of ways you can do advanced photo editing online, in your browser, for free. These are our picks of the best online photo editing you can use for free. Related: 5 of the Best Free Adobe InDesign Alternatives 1. Pixlr Pixlr is a free online photo-editing application that runs directly in the browser... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-online-photo-editor-free/feed/3How to Use Padlet for Online Collaborationhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/use-padlet-for-online-collaboration/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-padlet-for-online-collaboration/#respondSat, 10 Mar 2018 20:25:05 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=249923Do you have a project going on right now that would be much easier to do with help from others? Do you find it impossible to get everyone involved together to work on it? In today’s busy world there is a greater need for people to collaborate online. Are you new to online collaboration? Padlet is an easy-to-learn app that can be used to gather ideas and information from other people. Padlets are essentially online bulletin boards where you can post a wide variety of information to share with others. You can add items like images, links to websites, files, videos, drawings, and voice files,... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-padlet-for-online-collaboration/feed/0Selling PDF Files Online? Here’s How to Secure Themhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/secure-pdf-files-online/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/secure-pdf-files-online/#respondThu, 08 Mar 2018 15:50:03 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250537Do you sell online? Are some of your items PDF downloads? If so, you don’t want anyone to be able to steal your hard work and claim it for their own. You need to secure those documents to protect your intellectual property. What is a PDF? PDFs (Portable Document Format) have been around for a long time. They’re popular because when you transfer the file to another device, the document keeps all of its formatting. (Hence, the word portable.) If you’ve ever tried to send someone a file from Microsoft Word, you may have noticed changes in the file. For example, if the person you... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/secure-pdf-files-online/feed/0How to Use Twitter Bookmarks to Save Your Favorite Tweetshttps://www.maketecheasier.com/twitter-bookmark-save-tweets/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/twitter-bookmark-save-tweets/#commentsWed, 07 Mar 2018 18:25:59 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=249048Do you have a favorite tweet? It may be a hard question to answer, especially since thousands of tweets are posted every second. Maybe they’re not even your favorites, but you still want to save them for later. What do you do? Twitter has introduced a new feature that allows you to easily save tweets. With the new featur people don’t have to be forced to like a tweet just to keep it for later. That feature is called Bookmarks. What is Twitter’s New Bookmarks Feature Before the Bookmarks feature was released, if you came across a tweet you liked, you would have to either like... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/twitter-bookmark-save-tweets/feed/1Not All VPNs Are Safe – How to Tell If a VPN Is Securehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-tell-if-vpn-is-secure/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-tell-if-vpn-is-secure/#commentsTue, 06 Mar 2018 15:50:49 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248875If you’ve ever found yourself in need of some extra privacy, security, or access to country-locked websites, you’ve probably considered getting a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Unfortunately, while they all advertise privacy and security, there is a lot of variance in how much they actually provide – and some are just outright scams. When choosing a VPN, you should look past the marketing materials and check that their technical and privacy standards are up to par. Knowing a few of the most important factors will help you out a lot in separating the good from the bad. Related: How to Identify a Bad VPN 1.... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-tell-if-vpn-is-secure/feed/1Easily Create a Web App with Wix Codehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/easily-create-web-app-with-wix-code/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/easily-create-web-app-with-wix-code/#respondMon, 05 Mar 2018 23:25:53 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=247753This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Wix. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. When it comes to creating a website, if you are a developer, you can use the DIY approach and code and host everything yourself. If you are an end-user/consumer just like most of us, you can use a web builder software to create beautiful websites with mere clicks. Wix belongs to the latter, as it is a web builder that allows you to create free beautiful websites with just a few mouse... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/easily-create-web-app-with-wix-code/feed/0What Makes Two-Factor Authentication Flawed?https://www.maketecheasier.com/what-makes-two-factor-authentication-flawed/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/what-makes-two-factor-authentication-flawed/#commentsFri, 02 Mar 2018 18:25:20 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250532Two-factor authentication has become more commonplace in sensitive environments such as in banking, payment processing, social media, and other platforms where you share a lot of personal information that you definitely don’t want anyone else to get their hands on. It’s been a very powerful way to make sure that you’re the only person with access to your data, but there’s some bad news: it’s flawed. Not everything is bad news, however. It seems that some companies are working on making a new form of authentication that accounts for some of these flaws. A Primer on Two-Factor Authentication The gist of it is this:... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/what-makes-two-factor-authentication-flawed/feed/94 Useful Computer Price Comparison Websiteshttps://www.maketecheasier.com/useful-computer-price-comparison-websites/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/useful-computer-price-comparison-websites/#respondThu, 01 Mar 2018 22:25:30 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248280Regardless of whether you’re shopping for a whole new PC or just the parts for a new one, it pays to do research. With so many different vendors selling computers these days, it can be hard to find the absolute best deal for your money. Thankfully, there are services out there that specialise in collecting data from all the reputable websites and collating them. This makes for an easy-to-browse experience where you can be sure you’re paying the lowest for the best. Here are some computer price comparison websites to make your life a little easier. Related: 6 Online Shopping Tips All Shopaholics Should Know... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/useful-computer-price-comparison-websites/feed/07 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Your Email Inboxhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/things-you-could-do-with-email-inbox/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/things-you-could-do-with-email-inbox/#commentsWed, 28 Feb 2018 00:25:27 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=249460You might be tempted to dismiss email as obsolete because it is no longer as popular as instant messaging and other types of online communication. But there’s more to email than receiving weekly newsletters and spam or managing business correspondence. With an email account you can send text messages, upload files, update your social media, and even control the smart technology in your home. 1. Send Text Messages Sending texts from your email account may seem unnecessary, but it can be helpful if you’re away from your phone and need to send an urgent message. It’s also fairly simple to accomplish. Just open a new... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/things-you-could-do-with-email-inbox/feed/3The Dangers of Using Pirated Software and Why You Should Stop Right Nowhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/dangers-of-using-pirated-software/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/dangers-of-using-pirated-software/#commentsTue, 27 Feb 2018 18:25:06 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=245034The dangers of using pirated software are evident on the economy. $82 billion worth of software programs sell legitimately worldwide, while $63 billion worth of computer programs are pirated. Copying other people’s work has almost become an acceptable thing, albeit the presence of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) should emphasize the consequence of this problem. Have you ever wondered how much a cheap product can cost you? It’s penny wise and pound foolish, depending on how you look at it. Some of the dangers of using pirated software are obvious while others aren’t. Let’s explore five of these dangers of using pirated software. 1. It... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/dangers-of-using-pirated-software/feed/4Common Wireless Network Attacks and How to Avoid Themhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/common-wireless-network-attacks/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/common-wireless-network-attacks/#respondTue, 27 Feb 2018 00:25:59 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248878Airports, coffee shops, restaurants, technically-challenged neighbors — free WiFi is everywhere, and it’s great. You can save data on your phone and take your work on the road without worrying about finding a connection. But these networks aren’t always safe. Some of them are specifically set up to harvest your data, and even networks you trust can be vulnerable. Indeed, if you’ve used public WiFi with any frequency, you’ve probably had someone snoop on you using one of these methods. Packet-sniffing Packet-sniffers are programs that hunt for and record any unencrypted data being sent or received on a WiFi network. If you are using... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/common-wireless-network-attacks/feed/0How to Prioritize Facebook’s News Feed to See What Matters to Youhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/prioritize-facebook-news-feed/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/prioritize-facebook-news-feed/#respondThu, 22 Feb 2018 22:25:06 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=247800You probably get so much information on your Facebook’s news feed that sometimes you don’t even want to look at it. Just the thought of the amount of time you might have to waste to find the info that matters most to you is mind-numbing. That can easily be fixed by making a few modifications in Facebook’s settings. By making a few changes here and there, you can prioritize Facebook’s news feed so that you see what you want first. That way you’ll finally be able to save some valuable time you can use elsewhere. How to Prioritize the News Feed on Facebook (Desktop) If... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/prioritize-facebook-news-feed/feed/0How to Revive the “View Image” Button In Google Image Searchhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/view-image-button-google-image-search/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/view-image-button-google-image-search/#commentsWed, 21 Feb 2018 18:25:33 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=249044Google recently removed the “View Image” button in Google Image search much to the fury of hardcore users. This button made it possible to view the large version of an image without clicking through to the webpage it’s attached to. Although this made it a lot easier to snag full-sized images from Google Image Search, it also led to several cases of copyright infringement which prompted Google to remove the button after making a deal with stock image provider Getty Images. If you need this functionality, fear not! You can get it back in a few simple steps. Use a Browser Extension View Image is... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/view-image-button-google-image-search/feed/25 Interesting Ways Blockchain Technology Is Being Used Right Nowhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/blockchain-technology-usage/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/blockchain-technology-usage/#commentsTue, 20 Feb 2018 22:25:36 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248662Even if you don’t own any cryptocurrency, odds are good that you know someone who does. “Bitcoin” and “blockchain” have entered the modern vocabulary, and they seem to be here to stay – but are they good for anything besides speculation and impressing people at parties? Actually, they are already being used by several companies, and they could soon become a part of your life. A blockchain is a ledger, or an accounting book, stored on a network of computers, usually dispersed across the world. These computers check each transaction against their records to ensure that it is valid, and if it is, it becomes... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/blockchain-technology-usage/feed/5The Differences Between Bitcoin and Ethereumhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/bitcoin-ethereum-differences/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/bitcoin-ethereum-differences/#respondSat, 17 Feb 2018 00:25:59 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=2465452017 was definitely the year of the cryptocurrencies, and even though their price has now dropped, the interest in them, especially in the leading currencies, hasn’t dropped. The two most popular currencies – Bitcoin and Ethereum – saw a drastic price increase during the year – from under $1,000 to close to $20,000 and from under $10 to over $1,300, respectively. If you are interested in investing in cryptocurrency, here is a brief explanation of the differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum. Related: 5 Up-and-Coming Cryptocurrencies to Look Out For 1. Bitcoin Is Generation 1, While Ethereum Is Generation 2 Bitcoin was the first major cryptocurrency... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/bitcoin-ethereum-differences/feed/07 of the Best Google Maps Alternatives You Should Tryhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/google-map-alternatives/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/google-map-alternatives/#commentsWed, 07 Feb 2018 18:25:53 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=138394Google Maps is good. Let’s just get that out of the way first. Google’s ever-updating, ever-improving navigation is popular and robust enough to have more or less brought on the death of the paper map, and it feels like it’s getting more and more accessible by the day. But there are still reasons why you wouldn’t want to, or can’t, use Google Maps. Some countries, like China, run a pretty tight ship when it comes to regulation, making Google Maps over there as good as useless, or maybe you just don’t want Google algorithms profiting off your data. Whatever your reasons, we won’t pry, and instead... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/google-map-alternatives/feed/20